Documents And Correspondence Relating To Skillselect Invitation Round On 5 September 2024 ​

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The Department of Home Affairs released its bespoke SkillSelect invitation round occupation list for 5 September 2024, restricted to Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) applicants. The list targets 56 occupations across key shortage areas including medical specialists (general practitioners, surgeons, cardiologists, psychiatrists, emergency medicine specialists, obstetricians), allied health professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, audiologists), teachers (early childhood, secondary, special education), engineers (structural, geotechnical, transport), architects, and construction/childcare managers. The medical and healthcare professions comprise the largest proportion of targeted occupations, reflecting critical workforce shortages in Australia's health system.